Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Orangeburg, SC. Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is $6,242 for South Carolina residents and $8,354 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 4.82% from last year at OCtech.
- Total 2,106 students have enrolled in OCtech and, of that, 1,189 students enrolled online exclusively.
- OCtech offers 51 programs and 16 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of OCtech is 32% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is $6,242 for South Carolina residents and $8,354 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 4.82% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | South Carolina Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,714 | $7,490 |
| 2022 | $5,714 | $7,490 |
| 2023 | $5,954 | $7,970 |
| 2024 | $5,954 | $7,970 |
| 2025 | $6,242 | $8,354 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College offers 49 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 20 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 49 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 27 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant | 6 |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 1 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 65 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 26 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 24 |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 20 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 15 |
Student Population
Total 2,106 students have enrolled to Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College. By gender, there are 620 male and 1,486 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.42 to 1.
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,189 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Asian | 31 | 12 | 19 |
| Black or African American | 1,213 | 289 | 924 |
| Hispanic | 83 | 27 | 56 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 721 | 276 | 445 |
| Two or More Races | 49 | 12 | 37 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 2,106 | 620 | 1,486 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is 32% and the transfer-out rate is 18%. The average financial aid amount is $5,067 and 92% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 32% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| Retention Rate | 66% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,067 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 61 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 152 |